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Blanco River Hotel

2218 Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Pool
Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Blanco River Hotel is a 3.5-star independent property located in Blanco, Texas, within the entertainment district. The hotel sits within a 5-minute walk of Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and Buggy Barn Museum, with Real Ale Brewing Company just 0.2 miles away and Blanco State Park at 1 mile. Guests consistently rate the location at 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The hotel offers 51 air-conditioned rooms, including 16 suites. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and complimentary wireless internet access. Standard in-room amenities include cable television, a desk, safe, and phone with free local calls. Bathrooms feature either a bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer. Guest comfort ratings average 4.6 out of 5.

Dining and recreation options include a bar and lounge where guests can unwind in the evening. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The property features an outdoor seasonal pool and fitness center. Additional amenities include gift shops, a 24-hour front desk, free self parking, barbecue grills, a garden, and picnic areas. The hotel also provides wedding services and conference space totaling 420 square feet.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, restrooms, and fitness facilities. San Antonio airport is 45 miles away and Austin airport is 50 miles away; shuttle service is available with advance notice. Pets are not accepted. With an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 621 reviews, 89.6% of guests recommend the property.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at Blanco River Hotel in Blanco, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery and Buggy Barn Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Real Ale Brewing Company and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Blanco State Park.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Buggy Barn Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Real Ale Brewing Company - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Blanco State Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Old Blanco County Courthouse - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Rain Bird Gallery - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Vaaler Creek Golf Club - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Hill Country Lavender Farm - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Western Art & Artifacts - 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Science Mill - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Johnson's Boyhood Home - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
LBJ Visitor Center - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
TASTE Wine Art - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi

The nearest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 86.9 km / 54 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Blanco? This hotel has 420 square feet (39 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

45 miles to San Antonio airport 50 miles to Austin airport Shuttle available with advance notice
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Parking is free to our guests here at the Blanco River Hotel. Our parking lot is limited on the number of busses or large trucks that it can accommodate, please reach out to the front desk should you need to occupy several parking spaces.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pets not accepted
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

  • The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to November 01.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.